The transmission is eight-speed automatic. The car was developed by Ian Cameron. Known as the RR04 during production, it was created to vie with cars cheaper than the Phantom. About 20 percent of its parts are from the BMW F01. The components from BMW are functional in nature, and not visible to the driver.

Car Dimensions Comparison: Porsche 997

The Porsche 997 has a wheelbase measuring 92.5 in (2350 mm). The wheelbase is 92.7 in (2355 mm) for the GT3 and 92.9 in (2360 mm) for the GT3 RS. The length is 175.6 in (4460 mm) for the 2005–06 Turbo S Convertible.

The Carrera 4 Cabriolet is 174.3 in (4427 mm) long and the GT3 & Turbo S 174.6 in (4435 mm). The 2007–08 GT3 & Turbo are 176.3 in (4478 mm) long and the GT3 RS, 176.9 in (4493 mm). The Carrera, Carrera S & 2007–08 GT3 are 71.2 in (1808 mm) wide. The 2005–06 GT3 is 69.7 in (1770 mm) wide.